Gift-Worthy Recipes: Toasted Walnut Fudge Recipe

Oh December. The demise of diets. The return of stretchy pants. The reason health club memberships skyrocket in January.

I’m trying to be good this December, I really am. But this fudge is calling my name.

The thing that makes this particular fudge recipe over-the-top delicious is the addition of toasted walnuts. Toasting the walnuts really enhances their flavor. Otherwise, it’s pretty much a standard fudge recipe. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. If you’re not keen on walnuts, you could certainly substitute toasted almonds, pecans, pistachios, or other nut.

Pretty Packaging: It’s All In the Details

The key to making food gift-worthy is all about packaging. Head on over to your local craft or paper supply store to pick out a pretty box to place your fudge in. Or check out an online shop such as Shop Sweet Lulu for tons of cute packaging supplies.

I hope you enjoy this recipe, and I hope your December is full of delicious, splurge-worthy treats! You can always return to your healthy eating habits in January.

Toasted Walnut Fudge Recipe

Yield:16 pieces of fudge

Cook Time:20 min

Total Time:25 min

To toast walnuts, preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place walnuts on the parchment paper in a single layer. Bake for approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for at least 15 minutes before using.

Ingredients:

3 cups white granulated sugar

3/4 cup unsalted butter

1 5-ounce can evaporated milk

12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

7 ounces of marshmallow creme (I used 7 ounces of mini marshmallows - about 2/3 of a standard bag)

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2 cups toasted walnuts, chopped

Pinch of fine grain sea salt

Directions:

Line an 8x8 inch pan with aluminum foil. Butter the foil and set pan aside.

In a large saucepan, bring sugar, butter, and evaporated milk to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook on high heat until a candy thermometer reaches 234F (about 4 minutes). Remove from heat.

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